A Refugee Camp’s Teachers Get Some Welcome Global Support
A training and mentoring program helps make them better teachers and gives them new confidence.
Taking a Hard Look at Teacher Training
Experts from universities and centers across the region met in Beirut to discuss how to craft professional-development programs that work.
How to Write a Dissertation in Your Second Language
A writing instructor offers tips on writing a Ph.D. dissertation in English for academics who use it as a second language.
Helping Libyan Professors Become Better Teachers
A program at the University of Southampton trains faculty members at the University of Tripoli in new approaches to teaching.
Qatar’s Museums Embrace an Educational Role
Following a global trend, the institutions present exhibitions that prompt conversations on topics not always taught in schools.
A Nation Searches for Teachers
In war-torn Central African Republic, sorely needed teachers are recruited from other walks of life to educate displaced children.
A School of Fine Arts Feels the Effects of War
A well-regarded institution within Damascus University has managed to stay open during Syria’s civil war, but not without changes.
Legendary Lebanese Filmmaker Now Focuses on Students
Georges Nasr made a reputation for himself in international film festivals, where he is experiencing a revival, but these days he concentrates on teaching movie making.
A Syrian Professor Restarts His Career in Germany
Kamal Al Haj was a popular and progressive dean of media studies at Damascus University, but chose to move to Germany to expand his professional horizons.
In Yemeni Camp, a Principal Struggles to Keep Girls in School
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors open – and to prevent girls dropping out.
